Justin of Siponto
Saint Justin of Siponto, as well as Saints Florentius, Felix, and Justa, are venerated as Christian martyrs by the Catholic Church. Information about them is fragmentary but their names were inserted into various martyrologies. Tradition states that Justin was a priest and bishop, that Florentius and Felix were his siblings, and that Justa was his niece. The earliest document about them dates from the 15th century; this is their legendary passio.
Saints Justin, Florentius, Felix and Justa | |
|---|---|
| Born | Probably Siponto |
| Died | c. 310 AD Furci |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Feast | July 25 (not mentioned in recent martyrologies; Saint Justa has her own feast day of August 1) |
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